Workers Needed For General Election

Qualified Alabamians are being asked to serve as poll workers for the Nov. 5 General Election.

“Poll workers are essential members of the election administration team. They work hard from sunup to sundown on Election Day ensuring our elections run smoothly and efficiently,” said Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen. “Serving as a poll worker is a great way to get involved in the elections process, and I would encourage any eligible Alabama voter interested in participating to reach out to my Office or their local probate judge to learn more.”

Alabama poll workers must be registered voters in the county where they wish to serve as a poll worker.

Poll workers are appointed by an appointing board consisting of their county probate judge, sheriff, and circuit clerk.

They must also attend training administered by their county probate judge prior to each election.

Qualified individuals can apply to be a poll worker by filling out this form: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/PollWorkerApplication.pdf.

Pay has increased for Alabama poll workers after Gov. Kay Ivey approved an increase in 2023.

For the General Election, each clerk will receive at least $125 per day in supplemental compensation paid by the state, while inspectors will continue to receive their current rate of $150 in additional payment per day. This in in addition to the base pay of $50 per day.

The form can be turned in at Russell County Judge of Probate Alford M. Harden Jr. office inside the Russell County Court House, located at 1000 Broad Street, Phenix City, AL 36867.